USA HISTORY

AMERICAN CIVIL WAR 1861 1865

APPOMATTOX COURTHOUSE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why was the battle of Appomattox important?
A
Because it ended the war
B
Because no one died
C
Because it only lasted for a couple hours
D
All above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Appomattox County, VA | Apr 9, 1865. Trapped by the Federals near Appomattox Court House, Confederate general Robert E. Lee surrendered his army to Union general Ulysses S. Grant, precipitating the capitulation of other Confederate forces and leading to the end of the bloodiest conflict in American history.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Battle of Appomattox Court House started during the early morning hours of April 9, 1865. By the afternoon of the same day, General Robert E. Lee, commander of all Confederate forces, surrendered his Army of Northern Virginia to Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant.

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